Worker Safety Is Not a Given
Health and Safety
Cleaning workers risk exposure to biohazards and chemical hazards, as well as physical injuries from daily vacuuming, repetitive motions, frequent bending, and prolonged standing.
ArticleRobert Kravitz is a former building service contractor from Northern California. He can be reached at [email protected].
Cleaning workers risk exposure to biohazards and chemical hazards, as well as physical injuries from daily vacuuming, repetitive motions, frequent bending, and prolonged standing.
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